Vision become sustainable reality: MF Turnball
As informed customers, we know to look for the hallmarks of sustainability as well as for locally sourced and produced. In turn, manufacturers and merchandisers are aware that potential customers seek green credentials. This is all good news for planet Earth, but consumers do need to differentiate between businesses simply making a virtue-signalling token gesture […]
Stunning Cass Bay renovation: MC Architecture Studio
Overlooking Ōtamahua/Quail Island, with the hills of Banks Peninsula in the distance, stands a newly renovated family home dedicated to connecting with its landscape and wider environment. Cass Bay House is an alteration and extension which cleverly terraces the building with the natural contours of the site, creating a strong connection with the neighbouring ocean […]
In harmony with nature: Common Ltd
Any observer could be forgiven for thinking that this captivating home emerged fully formed from its landscape, so perfectly is it sited on the banks of the Wairarapa stream, cleverly harvesting the natural variations in light and disseminating them throughout all of the internal spaces. In fact, extremely careful placement was required, allowing for an […]
Te Pae strikes gold
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has expanded its sustainability credentials, receiving a Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award from Qualmark. The award builds on Te Pae Christchurch’s earlier achievement of Toitū enviromark gold certification, and is another step in the right direction for a team committed to safe and sustainable operations and events. Te Pae Christchurch […]
Ensuring you build right: Build Right Homes
Renovating can be an extremely exciting time for home owners. Your house is about to change for the better in terms of size and space, and will no doubt have a more up-to-date feel to it. “Whether it is to increase your comfort and enjoyment, expand for a growing family or adapt to a changing […]
New wharf on the way
Replacing the 134-year-old Akaroa Wharf has moved a step closer to reality with Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board recommending it proceed. The concept design, which the public and stakeholders were consulted on in January, will see the wharf rebuilt in the same location and of the same length as the existing wharf, […]
Call in a pro: Garage Carpet Pro
A gym, a workshop, a games room, a studio? The opportunities for your garage space are endless if only you could keep the cold and damp at bay. It’s more of a heave of a roll than a wave of a wand, but Tim Gerard, owner of the local Garage Carpet Pro franchise can change […]
Shaping your builds: Angus Chisholm Builders
Modern construction is an arena for those with a broad skill base. Technical demands for engineering post-earthquake are intense, peer reviewing is mandatory post the leaky homes debacle, and we dare not mention the C word. Scarcity of materials has sent residential build costs well beyond inflation. Any business set on thriving is evolving and […]
Bathroom bliss
Bathrooms are top of the list to renovate as they play a vital role in our daily life. When renovating a bathroom, there many things to consider, including whether it’s a family bathroom or an ensuite, the size of the room, and whether you can change the layout or just the furniture and accessories. Metropol […]
The right painters: Hoskin Painting Specialists
Choosing a professional painting company from the outset is key to getting the best out of your home. Hoskin Painting Specialists, first time entrants to Master Painter of the Year Awards (2021-2022) received Highly Recommended for their efforts on a property in Loburn, Canterbury. Whether it’s interior/exterior, painting, plastering or both, a fresh clean look […]
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